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by pangit
Tue Nov 30, 2004 5:26 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Quiet PC build, thoughts, ideas, impressions...
Replies: 31
Views: 16448

OK, I can't answer all your questions, but here goes: Case: Sonata is OK, but the Antec SLK3700BQE is a better choice for silencing and around the same price. It's also more roomy. You may find the PSU quiet enough to start with, so see how it goes and get the Tornado later on if it becomes the nois...
by pangit
Tue Nov 30, 2004 3:49 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Another option for you all
Replies: 58
Views: 33192

Is it SLK3000B or SLK3800B, because the web page refers to both? Which one is the typo?
by pangit
Tue Nov 30, 2004 3:31 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Do modern GPUs come with internal thermal diodes?
Replies: 7
Views: 3274

Yes, most (if not all) of the DirectX 9.0 cards do. You can normally view temps in the control panel that gets installed with the drivers.

Which ones I'm not sure, but I expect someone else can enlighten you!
by pangit
Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:58 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Antec 3700 BQE side panel rattling (HELP!)
Replies: 6
Views: 2645

Yes it would. If you copy a DVD image on to your HDD you can use a virtual DVD/CD Rom emulator such as Daemon Tools to watch it exactly like a real one. Mind you, we're getting a bit off topic now. You should look in a hardware/homeware store and they might have some kind of thin self adhesive foam ...
by pangit
Sun Nov 21, 2004 3:25 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: 120x38mm AC fans - the ultimate quiet 120mm fan?
Replies: 55
Views: 53168

Altogether now: It seems to me... ....60Hz AC is like a candle in the wind ne-na-ne-na-ne-na-neee-naaaaaaaaa 8) :lol: But seriously, this is a great thread, ferdb, some useful stuff in here for anyone interested in AC fans. It seems a bit too much work for too little gain in my opinion at the moment...
by pangit
Sun Nov 21, 2004 2:49 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: What best to do with a big chunk of foam?
Replies: 7
Views: 3353

Or get yourself a voltage controlled (not PWM) rheobus, so you can set your fan speed manually.
by pangit
Wed Nov 17, 2004 7:44 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: What best to do with a big chunk of foam?
Replies: 7
Views: 3353

Depending on what type of foam it is (if it's rigid enough) you could make a Bird House enclosure for your hard drive. A bit ambitious I know, but probably the best way out there to cool/quiet your drives.
by pangit
Mon Nov 15, 2004 6:28 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: PVR/Htpc - QUIET!
Replies: 46
Views: 20926

For a good (but somewhat geeky/complicated) remote solution, you can use Girder remote control software together with a cheap IR receiver and almost any remote. This can be used to control almost anything in your PC. Highly recommended, but it does require a bit of setting up. It's also a cheap solu...
by pangit
Mon Nov 15, 2004 4:56 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Can ANY PSU have a fan swap?
Replies: 7
Views: 2394

How many fans do you think I could get with this lot?:
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:wink: :wink: :lol: :lol:
by pangit
Mon Nov 15, 2004 4:45 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Radeon 9500 Pro and silence
Replies: 5
Views: 2786

No, that just means it's getting too hot. As long as you don't keep playing like that for extended periods of time (you probably won't be able to as it may crash before that) you won't do any damage. But seeing tearing or artifacts is a sign that you are overclocking it too much or you need to look ...
by pangit
Mon Nov 15, 2004 4:35 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: P160 question
Replies: 15
Views: 5385

I live in Sydney too but I still don't believe you need that much CFM if you have a decent heatsink (which the SP-97 is) and good unrestricted airflow in your case. Although if you're overclocking a Prescott with the latest graphics card to the max you might. But in that case you're probably in the ...
by pangit
Sun Nov 14, 2004 7:55 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: P160 question
Replies: 15
Views: 5385

Although using those fans won't be particularly quiet. Why do you want the 35mm thick fan anyway?
by pangit
Sun Nov 14, 2004 7:51 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Radeon 9500 Pro and silence
Replies: 5
Views: 2786

I don't think you'll have any problem with the Zalman, and your case temps should not actually go up at all, as the heat from the card stays in the case with the Zalman or the stock cooler. As long as your airflow inside the case is good you should be fine. Try it without a fan first, and see how it...
by pangit
Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:17 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Super hot cpu?
Replies: 26
Views: 8724

Actually your stamped fan grilles are pretty good - that hexagonal pattern is at least 80% air. Cutting that out completely might make some difference, but not a lot. You might want to check the bezel though to make sure plenty of air is getting around/under it before going into the intake. As for t...
by pangit
Sun Nov 14, 2004 5:57 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Old small sized case question
Replies: 23
Views: 6155

Yes, a bottom vent (with castors to raise it up) is probably your best bet. Whether you filter it or not is up to you, but you can always run it that way for a few months and see what the dust build-up is like. The other advantage of bottom filters is that it should make your PC slightly quieter, as...
by pangit
Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:37 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 4
Views: 2033

He, he. We've all been there!
by pangit
Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:35 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Super hot cpu?
Replies: 26
Views: 8724

Nope, couldn't even see them if I copied & pasted the links. Tried both Mozilla and IE
by pangit
Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:08 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Old small sized case question
Replies: 23
Views: 6155

Yes definitely. If you are prepared to mod that case i.e. cut a proper intake in the front (including the bottom/sides of the bezel), open up the rear stamped fan grille etc and tidy up the cabling inside then there's no reason it shouldn't be quiet enough. It's certainly big enough, looks like a st...
by pangit
Wed Nov 10, 2004 10:25 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: High RAM Usage - Reformat vs More RAM
Replies: 7
Views: 4043

Not wanting to turn this thread into a "this BT client is better than that one" type thread, but.... I use BitComet, which is written in C++ so has very low processor/memory overhead. OK it's not as comprehensive as Azureus but it's pretty good. It does everything I need. And as for speeds, I'm told...
by pangit
Wed Nov 10, 2004 7:29 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Quiet equivalent to 120mm Vantec Stealth @ 5-7v?
Replies: 18
Views: 5261

Crikey, that's a pretty awesome achievement by any standards, although I've noticed you've seriously undervolted/underclocked your CPU.

Do you have any photos? Where is the fan currently sitting?
by pangit
Wed Nov 10, 2004 7:10 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Quietest 80mm Fan at 12V?
Replies: 16
Views: 5816

Unlikely, as most of the noise from a Panaflo at 12V is the air noise. The Nexus would be quieter but shift much less air.

But why do you need that amount of airflow? It sounds like you need a new heatsink or rethink your airflow strategy! ;)
by pangit
Wed Nov 10, 2004 7:02 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Super hot cpu?
Replies: 26
Views: 8724

When I say I've cut out the fan gards, these are gards INSIDE the case! Its like a plastic box you put the fan in, inside the case, I'll take some photos tomorrow when the new CPU cooler and my TV card arrive. So all I'm left with now is this box which clips into the case, holding the fan. What tee...
by pangit
Sun Nov 07, 2004 3:43 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Rosewill RE501-BLK/Bluefront modded..pics.
Replies: 8
Views: 4103

Are those Briggs & Stratton air filters? I thought you weren't keen on them as they are quite restrictive compared to the car pollen filters you've used?
by pangit
Thu Nov 04, 2004 8:16 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: which 120mm fans I should buy for my ever case 4252?
Replies: 33
Views: 23429

If you want a front mounted fan controller, you can't go wrong with the Sunbeam Rheobus. Even the esteemed Bill over at mnpctech swears by it. Analogue fan control from nearly 12V right down to 0V and very bright LEDs. Zalman fanmates are good too if you want something mounted inside your case, but ...
by pangit
Thu Nov 04, 2004 7:51 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Rosewill RE501-BLK/Bluefront modded..pics.
Replies: 8
Views: 4103

Did you use this PSU to replace the one in your single fan system, Blue? i.e. the one with the separate wooden PSU "box"

Or is this another project you're working on you haven't told us about yet? :shock:
by pangit
Thu Nov 04, 2004 2:06 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Super hot cpu?
Replies: 26
Views: 8724

Wow that's pretty impressive. But then not all CPUs are created equal. I've no idea about the G3, but it's well known that the Via processors have a very high tolerance to heat.

I doubt an AMD/Intel would be able to withstand that kind of abuse for long though....
by pangit
Wed Nov 03, 2004 2:53 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Super hot cpu?
Replies: 26
Views: 8724

Depending on your budget, but if you want to do it on the cheap I would start by replacing the CPU cooler first and just modding your existing case as per burcakb's suggestions. You can also improve airflow a lot by tidying up your internal cabling. After you've done that you'll probably notice othe...
by pangit
Wed Nov 03, 2004 2:10 pm
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: Watercooling obsolete?
Replies: 188
Views: 169826

Rusty, your picture is what I thought Mike meant at first, but his last picture makes more sense to me, as it doesn't rely purely on convection to cool the large heatsink. The fans blow up both sides, through a channel between the HS and outer case. Which one is better, and whether you need one or t...
by pangit
Tue Nov 02, 2004 8:44 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: breathing vs. streaming
Replies: 5
Views: 5692

For silencing purposes definitely streaming, so you can direct the airflow exactly where you want it. Even cases like the BQE can be improved by judicial use of duct tape, sealing up around the optical/floppy drive slots etc behind the bezel. As well as keeping the sound inside the case better, you ...
by pangit
Tue Nov 02, 2004 8:20 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Unusually quiet Seagate 7200.7 made-in-China 80G HDD
Replies: 45
Views: 48677

I thought Seagate stopped using AAM due to a licencing dispute. It would be surprising (but good) if they have started using it again.

Let's hope it's not an anomaly and Seagate can regain the silent HDD crown!